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Starter for 318 chrysler engine

I have a 1971 penn yan inboard with a 318 Chrysler engine, and I need a starter for it. My problem is that I don't know the year of the engine.The starter does not have a cylinoid on it.It's a two bolt mount, 12 1/2 inches long, with one elec. post on it. I'm pretty sure the engine is in the 1970's region, and would like to know if the starters are basically the same for that period.And if anybody out there would have one? I would sure appreciate some input.

Re: Starter for 318 chrysler engine

I had mune rebuilt it works fine. Yes a Gear reduction starter would be nice but unnecessary. I also dont know of a sours for a BOLT IN no modification gear reduction starter that works with these chryslers.

Re: Starter for 318 chrysler engine

A non-gear reduction Bendex style starter motor relies on quick/fast torque to kick the Bendex drive pinion gear into the flywheel ring gear.
Should we encounter a week cranking battery, often the Bendix motors will not engage.
The Bendix motor engine cranking RPM is limited to the pinion gear/ring gear reduction, and the Armature RPM.

Conversely, a HTGR/PMGR motor armature spins approximately 3x's faster, and via the reduction, spins the engine crankshaft at a slightly higher rpm!
This usually results in faster starts, and less battery Amp draw.

As said earlier, the Chrysler company pioneered the V8 gear reduction starter motor, and did so in the 1950's.

Re: Starter for 318 chrysler engine

as stated. I am not aware of a bolt in marine HTGR/PMGR starter for our chrysler inboard applications. I know there is one for the chrysler/volvo I/O applications. If you know of one, I would be happy to see it and maybe even try it.

Re: Starter for 318 chrysler engine

Originally Posted by buick430

as stated. I am not aware of a bolt in marine HTGR/PMGR starter for our Chryslerinboard applications. I know there is one for the chrysler/volvo I/O applications. If you know of one, I would be happy to see it and maybe even try it.

Re: Starter for 318 chrysler engine

Hi
i have been using these high speed starters for years. I could not find a good side view but here is a shot that shows it from the front on a 383 I sent to Sweden. These work great. Contact Rare Electrical in Florida, that's where I get them. They have them in both rotations. These will use the original 172 tooth ring gear that was on these old engines. the ring gear is available from Auto Zone, just look up a 1965 Plymouth with a standard trans. they are about $25
not worth screwing with those old 1958 starters any more.

Re: Starter for 318 chrysler engine

Re: Starter for 318 chrysler engine

Just my 2 cents worth.... I've had the direct drive starters on my twin LM318's for the last twenty years. Never liked them. I rebuild my own and even after OH they take a lot of juice to crank the motors. I'm going with Rick's advice on this one and converting to HTGR. Found this web site for Chrysler Inboards.